Definition

1. Noun:
   • An act of washing the body by standing under a spray of water: A "shower bath" refers to the activity or process of cleansing oneself while standing, with water falling or spraying from above.
   • A cabinet or booth equipped for such washing: A "shower bath" is also the enclosed stall or cubicle containing the necessary plumbing and fixtures for taking a shower.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • After his morning run, he took a refreshing shower bath. (This describes the act of washing.)
  • The hotel room had a spacious shower bath with a glass door. (This describes the physical booth or enclosure.)

Advanced Usage

• "to take a shower bath": This is the standard phrase for performing the act of washing in a shower.
  • It's customary to take a shower bath before using the public pool.

Variants and Related Words

• Shower (n): A more common, shortened form of "shower bath" for both the act and the enclosure.
  • I need a quick shower before we leave.
• Shower stall (n): Specifically refers to the physical enclosure or cabinet.
  • They installed a new tiled shower stall.

Synonyms

• Shower: The direct and most frequent synonym.
• Wash: A more general term for cleaning oneself.

Related Phrases

• Shower cap: A cap worn to keep hair dry during a shower bath.
• Shower gel: A liquid soap used during a shower bath.

Noun

1. washing yourself by standing upright under water sprayed from a nozzle
   • he took a shower after the game
2. booth for washing yourself, usually in a bathroom